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Mali v Rwanda prediction

Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification ·

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TACTIX’s model makes Under 2.5 goals the free pick for Mali v Rwanda, Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification on Wed, 11 Nov 2026 17:00 GMT.

Free pick
Under 2.5 goals
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The record in this market: of the calls the model rated 70% or more on Under 2.5 goals in the last 90 days, 54.9% of 144 landed (95% range 46.7–62.8%); it had given them 77.6% on average. That is the market’s record, not a forecast for this pick. The model has been overconfident here: weigh its calls in this market with that in mind. How accurate →
Match preview, in numbers

The match

Mali host Rwanda in Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification on Wednesday 11 November (kick-off 17:00 UK); the model’s free pick is Under 2.5 goals, a Bronze-tier call.

The key numbers

Mali are winless in their last five matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Four of Mali’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in four of Mali’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). At home, Mali have four wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.00 points per game, scoring 2.29 and conceding 0.57.

Four of Rwanda’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in four of Rwanda’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Rwanda have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 0.63 and conceding 1.25.

Mali (first) and Rwanda (third) are six points apart, the most recent table TACTIX holds. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Mali the stronger side, 426 rating points above Rwanda (Mali 1819, Rwanda 1393, after at least 18 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 11 November 2021, finished Rwanda 0–3 Mali.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

  • Kick-off: · Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification
  • Model coverage: 182 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 2): Mali 2 · draws 0 · Rwanda 0 · 2 goals/game
  • Recent form: Mali 0W 4D 1L · Rwanda 1W 1D 3L

Mali v Rwanda (Africa Cup of Nations - Qualification): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 5 November 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 0.5
Goals
against 0.75 / 1.25 · 0 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
2.17 / 1.33
Corners
against 3.83 / 2.33 · 2 of the last 4 over 9.5
over 3 matches
1.67 / 0
Shots on target
against 2.5 / 1.67 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5
over 3 matches
3 / 2.67
Cards
against 1.67 / 2.67 · 3 of the last 4 over 3.5
over 3 matches
182
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 9 January 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 9 January 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameMali for / againstLineRwanda for / against
Goals scored
1.13 for · 0.75 against n 8
2.5standard
0.5 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
2.17 for · 3.83 against n 6
9.5standard
1.33 for · 2.33 against n 3
Shots
6.83 for · 7.67 against n 6
19.5standard
1.33 for · 4 against n 3
Shots on target
1.67 for · 2.5 against n 6
8.5standard
0 for · 1.67 against n 3
Fouls committed
8.83 for · 10.67 against n 6
21.5standard
6.33 for · 4 against n 3
Cards shown
3 for · 1.67 against n 6
3.5standard
2.67 for · 2.67 against n 3

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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Mali v Rwanda — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
MaliDDDDL
Last 5: 0W 4D 1L · 0.6 scored / 0.8 conceded per game
RwandaDLWLL
Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 0.4 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 2
Mali 2 · 0 draws · Rwanda 0 · 2 goals/game
  • 2021-11-11 Rwanda 0–3 Mali
  • 2021-09-01 Mali 1–0 Rwanda
League standing · 2025/26
Last recorded position from an earlier season — not updated during the season.
Mali#1 pos14 pts6 pl+9 GD
Rwanda#3 pos8 pts6 pl-2 GD
Goals per game
Mali scored1.67
Rwanda scored0.83
Mali conceded0.17
Rwanda conceded1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is predicted to win Mali v Rwanda?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Mali v Rwanda is Under 2.5 goals.
What is the head-to-head record between Mali and Rwanda?
In their last 2 meetings, Mali won 2, Rwanda won 0 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Mali and Rwanda?
Recent form — Mali 0W 4D 1L; Rwanda 1W 1D 3L.

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